Report: Cavs ‘Strong Frontrunners’ To Sign Kendrick Perkins

The Cavs have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Kendrick Perkins, according to a Yahoo report. Perkins and the Jazz are proceeding in a buyout that could be completed on Saturday. The Bulls, Rockets, and Hawks are reported to be in the mix for the big man as well.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as the strong frontrunners to sign center Kendrick Perkins, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Perkins and the Utah Jazz are proceeding on a contract buyout that could be completed as soon as Saturday, sources said.

Perkins is leaning toward signing a deal with the Cavaliers, but has yet to make a final commitment, sources said.